Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 27 Death Wish

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

up, and she was overwhelmed with joy, crying out, “Sebastian,

Sebastian rushing over and immediately exclaimed in panic, “Boss,

spat on the ground. “He’s all

“Hurry up, get this woman in the

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

the black van was akin to a bottomless vortex, exerting a strong pull that gradually drew Madelyn

I can’t get in this

lowered her head and bit down on the large hand that was gripping her collar until she tasted a metallic tang of

she clenched her jaw, an agonized scream echoed through the air.

thug who was bitten swung his hand and slapped Madelyn hard, knocking her onto the ground. The

wave of intense pain assailed her face, with something warm trickling down the corner of her lips. Madelyn raised her hand to wipe

Instead, she swiftly turned

blink of an eye, a thug swiftly drew a dagger from his waist, aiming straight for Sebastian’s chest.

bending his knee,

with a grace and fluidity that

for Sebastian, so

two seconds, the thugs hopped into the vehicle. The black

only to feel intense soreness and ache all over

in her life that she had been struck and thrown to the ground, leaving her utterly dazed and helplessly

helping her up. “Are you

blood at the corner of her lips were the first things to catch his eye. Evidently,

were also scraped, and there

in Sebastian’s eyes, and his face took on a

a death wish!

Sebastian scooped her up and strode toward the parked car, ready to

to consciousness. Seeing that it was Sebastian who was holding her, she breathed a sigh

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Sebastian, tears welling up in her eyes as she sobbed softly. “I was so scared just now. If the

was still thinking

be scared. n here for you. I won’t let anyone bully you